Questions tagged [identification-request]

Use this tag for questions regarding story identification, verse identification from scriptures and image identification of Hindu God, goddesses and characters from Hindu mythology.

Is there a mythological story that you you heard or read somewhere, but don't know from where it is taken? Did you see an image of a Hindu deity and don't know the details of that deity? Did you read a beautiful verse or a shloka about a God and looking for its source?

This is what the identification-request tag is for. Give as much as detail you could give so that other users can help you in identifying it.

Use this tag for questions regarding story identification, verse identification and image identification of Hindu Gods, goddesses and characters from Hindu mythology.

What does the community expect from this question as input? :

We do expect some background information where you have read the story/verse you are looking for along with the text of the story/verse (if possible provide a link). For image identification questions (only related to Hinduism), we expect a high quality image(s) with some info added such as where and when have you seen the image. Adding the above details makes the job of fellow users easy.

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Mythological character in the Hindu newspaper logo

In the national newspaper the logo at top of newspaper a character is depicted at left. It was believed by some to be Kamadhenu from Hindu mythology. But why those wings?... so much like the Ahura Mazda of Zoroastrian faith from Persia: Known as…
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Which Hindu episode does this Khmer relief from Beng Mealea show?

The person below the main relief is considered a man lying in the water. It is conjectured that he is Shyavana, a sage meditating in a holy river. What is the story about him? Where is the story told? Which persons are on top of the relief? Note.…
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Can some one explain this painting of Fire God with people watching?

Can some one explain this painting of Fire God with people watching? looks like a painting from 1500 AD. I found it in my home. can some one explain what is happening here?
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Please, can anyone give me the exact source of ṛte jñānānna muktih?

Please, can you give me the exact source of ṛte jñānānna muktih (ऋते ज्ञानान्न मुक्तिः)?
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What scriptural verse proves (or disproves) that water is as pure as the container in which it's stored?

For the sake of some arguments, i need to know which among the following two propositions is true. Prop A: The water is as pure as the container in which it is stored. That is, the original purity of the water gets lost due to getting in touch with…
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Is "dharmosmat kuladaivatam" from the Shastras?

Dharmosmat Kuladaivatam (translated by the source as, "Charity, Our Household Divinity") is the motto of Malayala Manorama, a leading Malayalam Newspaper. Is this phrase from a Hindu text?
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What are some of the famous patriotric hymns/verses about Bharatavarsha found in Hindu scriptures?

Are there any famous patriotic/nationalist hymns/verses about Bharatavarsha or jusr one's own country found in the Vedas, Itihasas or any Hindu scriptures?
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Is Cat the vahana of Devi Shasthi according to any scripture?

In Bengal, a cat is shown as the Vahana of Devi Shasthi, as shown in the enclosed image. But I did not find any Dhyana-Mantra of Devi Sasthi mentioning this. Can anyone provide the scriptural reference?
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Who does this statue represent?

I recently inherited this little statuette, yet with my little knowledge of Hinduism, I don't know who it is.
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Where is the verse "harer nama harer nama....gatir anyatha" found?

The verse quoted here harer nāma harer nāma harer nāmaiva kevalam kalau nāsty eva nāsty eva nāsty eva gatir anyathā In this Age of Kali there is no other means, no other means, no other means for self-realization than chanting the holy name,…
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Which scripture are these verses from?

You are supposed to say this mantra (sloka?) after performing any ritual to atone for any errors made: yasya smṛtyā ca nāmoktayā tapojñayākriyādiṣu nyūnaṃ saṃpūrṇatāṃ yāti sadhyo vande tamacyutam यस्य स्मृत्या च नामोक्तया तपोज्ञयाक्रियादिषु …
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What is the difference between Bhagavan and Devata?

Is there any difference between Bhagavan and Devata Please give some examples who is called as Bhagavan and who is called as Devata.
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Who are Vrisha and Bhringariti? Is any other mention about Chandikeshwara in scriptures?

In this chapter of Agni Purana, i knew about two deities, Vrisha and Bhringariti. (The goddess) Umā and (Lords) Caṇḍeśa, Nandīśa, Mahākāla, Gaṇeśvara, Vṛṣa, Bhṛṅgariṭi and Skanda should be worshipped in (the directions) north etc. I know about Uma…
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Where is mention of famous Mantra Sarve Sukhino Bhavantu in Scriptures?

Where is this prayer mentioned? I checked in Shanti Mantras of Upanishads but couldn't find reference Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah Sarve Santu Niramayah Sarve Bhadrani Pasyantu Ma Kaschid-Duhkha-Bhag-Bhavet May all be happy; May all be free from…
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Which work of Basavanna contains this statement?

From this site: Basavanna says: I will pour insects in the mouth of one who identifies, Hari (Vishnu) with Hara (Siva) Hari has ten births and death, Brahma has countless births and deaths, Is Hara subject to such births and deaths? Which work of…
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